Molaga Podi

This is one of the most famous “Podis” of South India. This podi is synonymous with idli, so it is often called “Idli Molaga Podi”.

Ingredients

Urad Dal – 1/4 Cup

Chana Dal – 1/4 Cup

Sesame Seeds (White) – 2 tsp , Dry Roasted in a pan

Red Chillies – 40 (Lessen the number of chillies if you do not like your molaga podi to be too spicy)

Salt – As per taste

Method of Preparation

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan and roast Urad Dal, Chana Dal and the Red chillies till the Dal turns a golden brown color. Add salt as per taste.

Dry Grind the above mixture in mixie.

The molaga podi is now ready.

Combination:

The molaga podi obviously goes well with idli and dosa.

Idli Upma

This is a very tasty upma made with leftover idlis. I have heard variations of the same recipe, but this is the one which my mom makes. The quantity of the upma depends on the number of leftover idlis. The quantities mentioned here serves 1 person.

Ingredients

Leftover idlis – 4

Idli Molaga Podi – As required

Onion – 1 (Big)

Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp

Urad Dal – 1/2 tsp

Oil – 1tsp

Note: For the Tamil or Telugu Equivalent of the ingredients, please refer the Glossary page.

Method of Preparation

With you hand powder the idli into small pieces.

Then mix required amount of molagai podi according to your with the powdered idli.

Then heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan. Then add mustard seeds.

After the mustard seeds burst, add Urad Dal and fry for 30 seconds.

After the Dal turns brown, add onion and fry until onion is half cooked.

Then add the powdered idli and mix well.

Keep it on the stove for about 2 mins and then remove and serve hot.